CAD Technician

Location: Leeds City Location, Monday to Friday office 8 hours a day worked

We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, finances and lifestyle:

Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days per year plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 24 days after one year and 25 days after two years’ service

Life assurance cover of 4x annual salary

Pension scheme via salary sacrifice, with company contributions of 5% and employee contributions of 4% (with the option to contribute more)

Access to a benefits platform offering instant discounts on shopping, dining and travel

Discounted private health and dental care

Gym membership discounts, with no minimum contract period

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric car scheme, available after successful completion of probation

We are currently recruiting for a CAD Engineer to join our design team based in Leeds, West Yorkshire.

CAD Technician

Role Purpose

The CAD Technician supports engineering and construction teams through the production and coordination of high-quality technical drawings and BIM deliverables for groundworks, tunnelling, and civil infrastructure projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

· Produce 2D and 3D CAD drawings in accordance with company standards and client specifications.

· Coordinate drawings with multidisciplinary engineering teams including civil, structural, geotechnical, and temporary works disciplines.

· Maintain drawing registers, revisions, and document control procedures.

· Work in accordance with BIM Level 2 / ISO 19650 standards for information management and collaborative delivery.

· Support clash detection and model coordination activities.

· Assist in producing construction sequencing and temporary works drawings.

· Comply with CDM 2015 regulations, company HSEQ procedures, and promote a positive safety culture across all activities.

· Support commercial teams by providing drawing outputs for tenders and as-built documentation.

Technical Requirements

· Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

· Working knowledge of BIM360, ProjectWise, or similar CDE platforms.

· Experience producing infrastructure, utility, and reinforced concrete drawings.

· Understanding of tunnelling methods such as SCL and TBM environments.

· Ability to interpret engineering calculations and design mark-ups.

Experience & Qualifications

· HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or CAD-related discipline.

· 2+ years of relevant infrastructure or ground engineering experience.

· Knowledge of UK drawing standards and construction detailing.

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture

We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company’s DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed

We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.